door panels

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Forum Name: Fiberglass, Fabrication, and Interiors
Forum Discription: Fiberglass Kick Panels, Subwoofer Enclosures, Plexiglas, Fabrics, Materials, Finishes, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=117420
Printed Date: May 10, 2025 at 12:52 AM

Topic: door panels

Posted By: kyle_300zx
Subject: door panels
Date Posted: November 02, 2009 at 12:29 PM

Wondering if anyone could inform me on how to make custom door panels for a 1986 Nissan 300zx without using fiberglass?

Thanks.

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Posted By: spmpdr
Date Posted: November 02, 2009 at 3:55 PM

You could use a/b foam to fabricate them how you want them and then have a plastic mold company build them for you. that is going to be spendy though

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Posted By: squires500
Date Posted: November 05, 2009 at 12:47 AM

why no fiberglass? im doing some using AB foam ribbing and fiberglass atm and its working well but dont know how else you could finish it without fiberglass

Posted By: kyle_300zx
Date Posted: November 05, 2009 at 8:02 PM

Not sure if fiberglass would stay together with a ton of vibration.

Posted By: Melted Fabric
Date Posted: November 05, 2009 at 8:11 PM

kyle_300zx wrote:

Not sure if fiberglass would stay together with a ton of vibration.

95% of custom sub-woofer enclosures use fiberglass and last for years and years, and there is no better testing ground for the stability of fiberglass than a sub-woofer enclosure. Continuous bass for hours and hours upon years of use.

You will be quite alright using fiberglass for vibration-intense environments.

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Posted By: kyle_300zx
Date Posted: November 05, 2009 at 8:43 PM

ok i will try the fiberglass but i have know idea how to do it so if anyone could help me out it would be great. Just wondering what I would need to make the door panels and how to make them.

Posted By: spmpdr
Date Posted: November 06, 2009 at 12:06 AM

I wouldnt start with door panels for you first f/g project. I would find a custom shop to do the work.You will have a ton of money into them so you might as well pay a shop to do it and then if somethings wrong you have somewhere to take it to get fixed.You should try a sub box or some kick panels first because f/g can be tricky

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